(500) Days of Summer (2009)
Kernel Score: 83% · 10,877 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2009-07-17
Runtime: 95 minutes
Is (500) Days of Summer worth watching?
Worth watching. A funny, bittersweet look at a relationship told out of order, from the view of a man who loves too much. It is sharp about how people see what they want in love, and it avoids a typical happy ending.
Watch it if you
- like offbeat romantic comedies
- enjoy stories told out of order
- want a realistic take on breakups
Skip it if you
- want a standard happy ending
- dislike indie-style quirkiness
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch (500) Days of Summer
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
(500) Days of Summer parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that (500) Days of Summer is a romantic comedy-drama about a breakup, told with some mature relationship themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A romantic relationship is depicted with implied intimacy; PG-13 rated for mature romantic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like (500) Days of Summer
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- One Day (2011) — 83%: A love story told over many years, with bittersweet truths.
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- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Bittersweet romance about dreams and love.
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: Classic romance mixed with sharp comedy.
- Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Warm, music-filled romance with a sweet heart.
Director
Marc Webb
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom
- Zooey Deschanel as Summer
- Geoffrey Arend as McKenzie
- Chloë Grace Moretz as Rachel
- Matthew Gray Gubler as Paul
- Clark Gregg as Vance
- Patricia Belcher as Millie
- Rachel Boston as Alison
- Minka Kelly as Autumn
- Charles Walker as Millie's New Husband
(500) Days of Summer FAQ
Is (500) Days of Summer worth watching?
Worth watching. A funny, bittersweet look at a relationship told out of order, from the view of a man who loves too much. It is sharp about how people see what they want in love, and it avoids a typical happy ending.
Where can I watch (500) Days of Summer?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is (500) Days of Summer OK for kids?
(500) Days of Summer is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that (500) Days of Summer is a romantic comedy-drama about a breakup, told with some mature relationship themes.
What movies are like (500) Days of Summer?
If you liked (500) Days of Summer, try One Day, Chungking Express, La La Land and The Apartment.